Slotin Folk Art Masterpiece Sale Nov 4, 2006

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Buford, GA, United States

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Slotin Folk Art Masterpiece Sale Nov 4, 2006

Slotin Folk Art

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Slotin Auction is the world's premier auction house specializing in contemporary self-taught art. This November sale will feature 819 lots of the best selection of Southern Folk Pottery, African American Quilts, Self-taught Art Masterpieces, Photography, Art Brut, Outsider Art, Antique and Anonymous Works, as well as the rare and unusual. Included in this sale are knock-your-socks off examples of works by Adolf Wolfli, William Edmonson, Mattie Lou o'Kelley, Bill Traylor, Dilmus Hall environmental Sculpture, Sister Gertrude Morgan, Clementine Hunter, Sam Doyle, Scottie Wilson, Edmund Monsiel, Michel Nedjar, Minnie Evans, Nellie Mae Rowe, Edgar Tolson, Daniel Pressley, David Butler, J.B. Murry, Thornton Dial, Howard Finster, Johnny Swearingen, Harry Lieberman, J. Garlock, Malcah Zeldis, Tella Kitchens, Uncle Jack Dey, Victor Gatto, Aaron Birnbaum, R. Johnson, Elijah Pierce, Charlie Willeto, Jesse Howard, Karoline Danek, Felipe Archuleta, Eddie Arning, Eugene Von Bruenchenhein, Jack Savitsky, Purvis Young, Linville Barker, Herbert Singleton, Leroy Almon, William Dawson, William Jauquet, B.F. Perkins, Mary T. Smith, Malcolm McKesson, Gees Bend Quilts, Lanier Meaders, Arie Meaders, Slave-made Edgefield Face Vessel, Mose Tolliver, Jimmy Lee Sudduth, Frog Smith, Raymond Coins, Justin McCarthy, Aaron Mountz, Inez Walker, James Harold Jennings, James Van Der Zee, R.A. Miller and so many others it's impossible to mention them all. Slotin Auction produces a fully illustrated 100-page color catalog which will are happy to send you at no charge. Just email us at folkfest@bellsouth.net or visit our website. In addition to internet bidding, absentee and live phone bidding is available.

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African American Crib Quilt: Hand-stitched. Very good condition. Medium weight Not soft because backing is so such thick fabric. 42 x 45 Est. $500 - $800 Ship: $30

0145: African American Crib QuiltEst. $500-$800See Sold Price

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African American Feedsack Quilt: Back is feedsack - front is strip quilt, very old. Very heavy. Fair to poor condition. 67 x 81 Est. $100 - $200 Ship: $30

0146: African American Feedsack QuiltEst. $100-$200

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Sarah Mary Taylor Frog Quilt: African American hand-stitched Quilt. Mint condition. 70w x 82 long Est. $500 - $800 Ship: $30

0147: Sarah Mary Taylor Frog QuiltEst. $500-$800

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Sarah Mary Taylor Hen Quilt: African American hand-stitched Quilt. Probably synthetic material. Excellent condition. 70w x 86 Est. $500 - $800 Ship: $30

0148: Sarah Mary Taylor Hen QuiltEst. $500-$800See Sold Price

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James Van Der Zee Nude by Fireplace: Originally taken c. 1923. Silver gelatin original print from Van Der Zee's studio, reprinted by Van der Zee in 60's. Image: 7 x 9. Frame: 16 x 20 Provenance: Dr. Regenia Perry Est. $1,000 - $2,000

0149: James Van Der Zee Nude by FireplaceEst. $1,000-$2,000

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James Van Der Zee Portrait of a Lady, New York: c. 1933. Signed and dated on front. Image: 10 x 13. Frame: 16 x 30 Provenance Regenia Perry Est. $1,000 - $2,000 Ship: $40

0150: James Van Der Zee Portrait of a Lady, New YorkEst. $1,000-$2,000See Sold Price

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Postcard Black and White Postcard: (late 19th century). Depicts African American nanny with her four white charges standing in front of a nice quilt. Fair to good condition. 5.375 x 3.375 Est. $100-200 Ship: $10

0151: Postcard Black and White PostcardEst. $100-$200

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Pair of Photo Postcards: A. Integrated Grade School Class Photo (10-28-1914) Depicts Highland Park School, 5th & 6th grade class - significant because this 1914 class is integrated. Fair condition. 5.375 x 3.375 B. Stage

0152: Pair of Photo PostcardsEst. $100-$200See Sold Price

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Postcard of Couple Black and White Postcard: (late 19th century) Depicts African American couple dressed in cowboy and Indian costumes. Fair condition some creases. Includes script on reverso. 3.375" x 5.375" Est. $100-200 Ship: $10

0153: Postcard of Couple Black and White PostcardEst. $100-$200See Sold Price

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Apollo Theatre Promotional Materials: Promotional Materials. Large collection of promotional material from Apollo Theatre in the 1950's & 1960's. 25 Black and white photographs, some signed by artists of photographer. Feature: James

0154: Apollo Theatre Promotional MaterialsEst. $500-$800

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Anonymous Parade Drawing: Pencil on paper. Depicts an era of American History where African Americans were stereotypically stylized. Important American social history. 35.5" wide x 11.5" h Est. $1,000 - $2,000 Ship: $35

0155: Anonymous Parade DrawingEst. $1,000-$2,000See Sold Price

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Anonymous Fox Hunt Drawing: Pencil on cardboard. From Southern Indiana. Most likely done by same hands as lot #155 and #157 - showing African Americans with the story of a fox outwitting the hunters. A comical and dated social

0156: Anonymous Fox Hunt DrawingEst. $2,000-$3,000See Sold Price

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Anonymous My Mammy and Me Drawing: Pencil on paper. 20 x 13.5 framed This image is from the same hands as lots #155, & #156 - stereotypical, however showing a much sweeter side of rural African American life. Est. $1,000 - $2,000

0157: Anonymous My Mammy and Me DrawingEst. $1,000-$2,000See Sold Price

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Pollack Desk Desk: Claimed to be former property of William B. Pollack - a figure of much importance to the history of Pittsfield, Mass. Mr. Pollack was a wealthy industrialist who financed the formation of a brigade

0158: Pollack Desk DeskEst. $3,000-$5,000See Sold Price

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Dilmus Hall Blue Hands: c. 1962 This is one of Hall's most important and recognizable works. It is illustrated on page 221 in Souls Grown Deep in a 1986 photo taken by Roger Manley in Hall's garden. The significance of the

0159: Dilmus Hall Blue HandsEst. $3,000-$5,000See Sold Price

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Adolf Wolfli The Masked Man: Central figure surrounded by abstract shapes and figures, colored pencil and crayon on paper. Image contains artist's drawn border and kinetic German script as well as human figures and bizarre

0160: Adolf Wolfli The Masked ManEst. $10,000-$20,000See Sold Price

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William Edmonson Carved Birdbath: (c. 1870-1951) . c. 1935 Limestone. 36 h x 12.75 base width x 19 bowl diameter Est. $30,000 - $40,000 Buyer Responsible for Shipping. This lot includes an impressive notebook of letters &

0161: William Edmonson Carved BirdbathEst. $30,000-$40,000See Sold Price

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Mattie Lou O'Kelley Over the Coastline: c. 1985. Acrylic on canvas. Very large - Perfect condition. Unique in design, subject matter & composition. This rare work is an unusual example of O'Kelley's best work and is highly collectible.

0162: Mattie Lou O'Kelley Over the CoastlineEst. $10,000-$20,000See Sold Price

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Bill Traylor Black Horse: Paint and graphite on paper. Excellent example of Traylor's work. Very good condition. Dark and light hues with original string - used to hang piece. Early and very strong work. Image: 13.5 x 11.

0163: Bill Traylor Black HorseEst. $20,000-$30,000See Sold Price

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Bill Traylor Bill Traylor Program: This is an invitation from the first exhibition of Traylor's drawings at New South in Montgomery, organized by Charles Shannon in 1940. There are only a small handful in existence. The pieces were

0164: Bill Traylor Bill Traylor ProgramEst. $1,000-$3,000See Sold Price

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Sister Gertrude Morgan Revelations 4th Chapter: Graphite and paint on paper. Purchased from artist - nice large piece in very good condition with strong colors. A Sister Gertrude Masterpiece. Nice image. Image: 21 x 10 Frame: 27.5 x 16.5

0165: Sister Gertrude Morgan Revelations 4th ChapterEst. $8,000-$10,000See Sold Price

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Sister Gertrude Morgan Revelation Chart: Ink and paint on cardboard - very well-executed with self-portrait in center flanked by chorus of angels. Archival frame - image is 12 x 6. Frame: 18.25 x 12.5. Colors are strong. No damage or

0166: Sister Gertrude Morgan Revelation ChartEst. $8,000-$10,000See Sold Price

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Sam Doyle Football Player: Penn State 1920 Football Player. Paint on tin. Environmental piece. Fantastic example by Sam Doyle. One of the best we've seen! 27 x 43 Est. $8,000 - $12,000 Ship: $45

0167: Sam Doyle Football PlayerEst. $8,000-$12,000See Sold Price

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Sam Doyle Try Me: Paint on roofing tin. 26.5 x 38.5 Est. $6,000 - $8,000 Ship: $35

0168: Sam Doyle Try MeEst. $6,000-$8,000

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Slotin Folk Art

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Buford, GA, United States

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Slotin Auction is a live auction where all items are on display for public preview and inspection. The items are displayed in the exact order of the the catalog and will remain on display until they are brought up for sale. There are 819 lots in this auction. The auction begins at 10am Eastern and runs at approximately 75 lots an hour. The public is welcome to preview on Thursday, November 2 from 10am to 5pm and on Friday, November 3 from 10am to 9pm. On the day of the auction, November 4th, the hall opens at 8am for preview and registration. Complimentary breakfast lunch and dinner are served throughout the auction day. If you can't make any of the preview days, please give us a call and we can open the hall for preview by appointment: 404 403-4244.

112 E. Shadburn Ave. Buford, GA 30518

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Slotin Folk Art Auction - GAL #2864 & #2784 TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE 1. The Process of Bidding live on Ebay is fun and convenient, but not perfect. In addition to occasional technological delays, keep in mind there is a live person typing the auction info in as quickly as she can while executing thousands of live internet bids. She will attempt to capture the bid history as accurately as possible, but in the event of a discrepancy, the auctioneer’s records are the official records of the auction. Bidders may place absentee bids or bid in real time along with our audience via Ebay. If you are bidding live on Ebay the Buyer’s commission is 20%. You may view the auction live for no fee. 2. Absentee and Live Phone bidding is available directly through Slotin Auction (15% Buyer’s commission). Email or give us a call and we will be glad to make arrangements for you. If you need to reach us the auction hall during the auction, call 404 403-4244 or email: folkfest@bellsouth.net. Absentee bid forms are available on our website as well. 3. All sales are final. 4. Slotin will accept checks and credit cards. The “Sales Price” is the Hammer Price plus the Buyer’s Premium, plus applicable taxes. Any returned check will result in a return check fee and entitle Slotin to the remedies provided under Georgia law. 5. Title to Lot and risk of loss or damage to the Lot passes to the Buyer when the Hammer falls (i.e. when Slotin, as agent for seller, accepts the bid). Slotin Auction shall have no liability for any damage to property left on its premises after the date of sale. Buyers with an outstanding balance after 14 days of the close of the auction will be charged a ten percent (10%) late fee on the Sales Price. Slotin will have sole and absolute discretion to determine who the successful bidder is. 6. By Monday after the sale, Slotin Auction will email invoices to successful bidders with shipping prices. Please don’t try to pay before you receive your invoice or email asking about your invoices before Monday. 7. All property is sold “AS IS.” Slotin, for itself and as agent for the seller, makes no warranties or representations of any kind with respect to any Lot. Buyer agrees that in no event shall Slotin be responsible for the correctness, description, genuiness, authorship, attribution, provenance, period, culture, source, origin, value or condition of any Lot. Nothing being said or done by Slotin shall be deemed a warranty of representation or an assumption of liability by Slotin. All items are on public display the week before the sale. If you have questions about condition prior to the sale, please give us a call 404 403-4244. 8. Bidding on any Lot is acceptance of these Terms and Conditions and any and all other terms announced at the time of sale. These Conditions constitute the entire agreement between bidders and Slotin and supersede all prior agreements between them, if any. 9. Shipping Is Easy! Slotin Folk Art Auction will be glad to pack and ship your auction purchases for you. We ship via Fed Ex Ground. The shipping charges are listed in the catalog for U.S. shipments only. Insurance is optional AND may be purchased for an additional $2 per $100. A shipping invoice will be mailed along with the auction invoice by Monday after the auction. Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery. For international shipping, we will wrap and box at no charge and take the packages to the UPS Store. The UPS Store will contact buyers regarding shipping options and prices.

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